?GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 8
PROCEEDINGS
May 18, 2023
There was a regular meeting of Gravity Drainage District No. 8 at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Grand Lake Waterworks Office.
PRESENT: Terry Smith, James Cox, Jake McCain, Tommy Arceneaux, Marsha Delaney
ABSENT: None
GUESTS: Shane Manuel, Garry Johnson, James Carroll
On motion of James Cox, second by Tommy Arceneaux and carried, the minutes of the of the March 13, 2023, meeting are approved.
On motion of Tommy Arceneaux, second by James Cox and carried, the board approves the financial report as presented by the Secretary.
On motion of Jake McCain, second by Tommy Arceneaux and carried, the following resolution is duly adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage is hereby levied on the 2023 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Cameron Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 8:
DISTRICT; MILLAGE
GDD8 Maintenance; 2.57 MILLS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Cameron, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2023, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Jake McCain, Tommy Arceneaux, Terry Smith, Marsha Delaney, James Cox
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Daryl Poole, second by Ted Joanen and carried, the board approves the following permits:
a. LCUP# 2300406 – Adam Martin – Pond excavation for house pad & driveway
Mr. James Carroll requested the Parish install a new culvert under Tans Road to help facilitate drainage. The drainage board agreed to submit a work order request to the Parish and assess drainage issues after the culvert is replaced. Road & Bridge Superintendent Shane Manuel agreed to replace the culvert.
Mr. Jake McCain requested the board review quotes to spray the laterals via boat and/or drones. The board elected to accept the quote to spray the laterals via drone at the price of $400 per mile.
It was moved by Mr. Tommy Arceneaux, seconded by Mr. James Cox, and carried; the board shall go into Executive Session to discuss ongoing litigation of Case No. 10-20169. The vote therein was as follows:
YEAS: Jake McCain, Tommy Arceneaux, Terry Smith, Marsha Delaney, James Cox
NAYS: None
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None
The President called the meeting back to order.
No action was taken on the litigation.
On motion of Jake McCain, second by Tommy Arceneaux and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
Jake McCain, President
ATTEST:
Katie Armentor, Secretary
RUN: July 6 (Jy 7)